BSA §157
(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness...
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(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any question to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.
(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · §157
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